Torque Converter

This is a discussion on Torque Converter within the Firebird / WS6 forums, part of the Vehicle Specific category; Who has one? Where did you get it? How much? and was there a big difference? I'm debating on one ...

A trans cooler is a MUST when upgrading the converter.
I got mine from a local RV dealer on clearance for $30 with the hoses. It's bigger than the popular one everyone uses from B&M but cheaper.

I would go with a 34 or 3600.
What other mods are done to the car? Are you planning on doing any soon? If so that might affect the size converter you want to go with.

If you are doing the work this would be a good time to do other mods to. (pending wallet and wife approval)
You have to remove the exhaust, torque arm, drive shaft, etc...
Things can be upgraded with out doing the work twice.

And I've read about transmission coolers.....is it necessary? I have a small budget at the moment.

Its is needed. Gonna be honest with you, do it right or dont do it.
I have a TCI 3000 street fighter and should of got the 3500.
When doing a stall, you also need, a trans cooler, shift kit and tuning.
With a 3000 plus stall you will see a huge difference in the car. It is the best thing you can do to an automatic car.
I lost .6 tenths of e.t

Thanks guys, this is likely my last mod and I won't be doing it cuz I know I'll likely makes some retard mistake lol....but I guess I'll get cooler to. If anyone has a link to a cheap one that'd be nice. I dont need fancy...

Thanks guys, this is likely my last mod and I won't be doing it cuz I know I'll likely makes some retard mistake lol....but I guess I'll get cooler to. If anyone has a link to a cheap one that'd be nice. I dont need fancy...

Originally Posted by 02Sweet

A trans cooler is a MUST when upgrading the converter.
I got mine from a local RV dealer on clearance for $30 with the hoses. It's bigger than the popular one everyone uses from B&M but cheaper.

And I've read about transmission coolers.....is it necessary? I have a small budget at the moment.

Yes, it is a must unless you wann burn your trans and stall up really fast.

+1 on going bigger than you want as well. I would also keep future plans in mind. If you plan on adding H/C/I, n2o, or boost later make sure your converter is going to be able handle that power increase as well.

A transmission has a lot of stuff in it I don't know how to fix. They are expensive to fix b/c of that. Now I am going to change the converter I don't want to put a "cheap" one in there and take a chance on damaging my transmission that is expensive. I bought a Yank SS4000 for my car. I paid 675 shipped for mine in a GP. It's already setup for when I spray it and a 3 year warranty!